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Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-30

Portability
74 Imaging
52 Features
79 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
 
Pentax K-30 front
Portability
63 Imaging
57 Features
66 Overall
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Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs

Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G5
  • Newer Model is Panasonic G7
Pentax K-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched October 2012
  • Refreshed by Pentax K-50
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Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-30 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic G6 versus Pentax K-30, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is very well matched but the G6 (Four Thirds) and K-30 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The G6 was introduced 6 months after the K-30 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the G6 scores versus the K-30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Pentax K-30

		

		

			
 G6 K-30 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1036k921kClearer display (+115k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Panasonic G6

		

		

			
 K-30 G6 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Pentax K-30

		

		

			
 G6 K-30 
LaunchedApril 2013October 2012Similar age
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic G6 comes with outside dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Pentax K-30 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Check the Panasonic G6 versus Pentax K-30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the G6 and the K-30.
Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-30 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G6 and K-30 is 74 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G6 and K-30.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same resolution but different sensor sizes. The G6 contains the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower DOF tougher.
	
			Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-30 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic G6 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-30 Portrait photography advice
71
 you can focus manually
 decent MP (16MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 has face detection focusing
 supports RAW formats
74
 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 includes face detection autofocus
 exports RAW formats
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Panasonic G6 Street photography details
Pentax K-30 Street photography details
73
 screen articulates fully
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 boasts touch to focus
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 does not have image stabilization
68
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 weather proofing
 screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic G6 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-30 Sports photography highlights
56
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 has tracking autofocus
 does not have image stabilization
 no phase detect AF
67
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 has phase detect autofocus
 max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
 bad battery power (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison
 Panasonic G6 as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax K-30 as a Travel photography camera
72
 boasts touch to focus
 decent MP (16MP)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly display
 no Time Lapse function
60
 weather proofing
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 bad battery power (410 CIPA)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic G6 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-30 Landscape photography advice
67
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3")
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 does not have image stabilization
 no Time Lapse function
73
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 weather proofing
 bad battery power (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic G6 Vlogging info
Pentax K-30 Vlogging info
73
 selfie friendly display
 screen is touchscreen
 has face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 includes external mic socket
 does not have image stabilization
30
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 includes face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G6 and Pentax K-30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6Pentax K-30
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Pentax K-30
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2013-04-24 2012-10-29
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime M
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 23 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,036 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.61x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 10.50 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/160s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 390 gr (0.86 lbs) 650 gr (1.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 61 79
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 13.0
DXO Low light rating 639 1129
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 410 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $750 $525